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Balancing ADHD Treatment: The Synergy of an Integrative Approach
ADHD often shows up early in life, but for many, it isn’t recognized until later—sometimes in high school, college, or adulthood—when juggling responsibilities, planning ahead, or following through on tasks becomes more difficult. In this blog, we’ll explore integrative ways to manage ADHD and build on your strengths.
Facilitating Self-Agency in Mental Health Through Integrative Psychiatry
In my practice, one of the central goals of healing is to support individuals in reclaiming self-agency—the ability to make empowered choices, align with personal values, and feel a sense of autonomy in their mental health journey. Whether working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD, we focus on building self-efficacy, fostering self-worth, and helping people reconnect with meaning. Healing is as much about rediscovery as it is about transformation.
Support Between Sessions: A Safer Way to Use AI in Your Healing
This article is about how to approach using ChatGPT thoughtfully and safely—especially if you're someone navigating emotional challenges between therapy sessions. It’s not an endorsement of AI as therapy, but a guide for harm reduction.
From Control to Connection: Healing Orthorexia with Body Trust and Integrative Care
Orthorexia is a relatively new but increasingly recognized form of disordered eating. While not currently listed in the DSM-5, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) defines it as an unhealthy obsession with eating “pure” or “clean” foods. This often shows up as strict food rules, compulsive ingredient-checking, and emotional distress around eating.
Research We’re Excited About: Metabolic Psychiatry and the Ketogenic Diet
In our recurring series Research We’re Excited About, we highlight emerging science that expands our understanding of the mind-body connection and informs our integrative approach to mental health. One such area gaining momentum is metabolic psychiatry.
Beyond Psychedelics: How JRT and Bromo-LSD May Transform Psychiatry Without the Trip
Explore JRT and bromo-LSD—two non-hallucinogenic LSD analogs—with potential to treat depression, schizophrenia, and cluster headaches. Learn how these compounds work without a psychedelic experience.
Morning Light, Mood, and Mental Health: The Healing Power of Light
We often take light for granted—until we notice what happens in its absence. Shorter days, disrupted sleep, low energy, foggy focus. But light is more than just visual—it’s biological. At its core, light is a powerful, natural regulator of how we feel, function, and heal.
Understanding Complex PTSD
Because of its complexity and the ways it impacts multiple areas of a person’s life, C-PTSD typically requires a comprehensive and long-term treatment approach—one that goes beyond addressing trauma memories to also support emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and relational repair.
Understanding Addiction Through the Lens of Attachment Disorders
Beyond brain chemistry, addiction is also relational. Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and expanded by contemporary researchers, helps us understand how early emotional experiences shape our ability to connect with others—and with ourselves.
How Stress and Depression Affect the Brain: A Look at Neuroplasticity and Emerging Treatments
Chronic stress, inflammation, and depression can disrupt neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize. Emerging research is deepening our understanding of how these factors impact brain function and mental health, while highlighting promising treatments like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) that may help restore and support neuroplasticity.
Research We’re Excited About | Intergenerational Trauma: Insights from Dr. Rachel Yehuda
In our recurring series, Research We’re Excited About, we’ll be sharing research that expands our knowledge and informs our integrative approach to mental health. Join us in learning from Dr. Rachel Yehuda, and her research on Intergenerational Trauma.
A Collaborative Approach to Well-Tolerated Treatment and Ensuring Medication Fits Your Life:
When it comes to taking medications for mental health or any other health condition, how a medication fits into your daily life is just as important as its intended benefits. Medications are meant to improve your quality of life, not diminish it by introducing challenging side effects.
Integrative Psychiatry: A Journey Toward Wholeness
When I think about integrative psychiatry, I picture it as a bridge. On one side is the robust science of modern medicine—the carefully studied pharmaceuticals, cutting-edge therapies, and neuroscience-backed insights. On the other side are the timeless wisdom traditions, practices that have supported human flourishing for millennia, including meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, and plant-based healing. The bridge is built when we see the value in both approaches, using them in harmony to support the unique needs of each individual.
Supporting Recovery Beyond Conventional Care: The Promise of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders
The alignment between the core blockers in eating disorder recovery and the unique benefits of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is striking—and offers a profound sense of hope.
The Power of Dopamine: Unlocking Motivation and Well-Being
There are things we can do to enhance how neurotransmitters function in the brain and in the process improve the way we feel. Dopamine is one of these powerful neurotransmitters and is known for its role in driving motivation and the pursuit of rewarding experiences.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for both physical and mental well-being. Research shows they help reduce inflammation, support brain function, and improve mood. In this blog, we’ll cover how omega-3s boost mental health, the right doses, how to choose a quality supplement, and why taking them regularly is key.
Tools for Navigating Anxiety
Anxiety can negatively affect our quality of life, strain relationships, and make it difficult to cope with daily stress. The good news is that there are many effective ways to work with anxiety, helping to regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of calm and balance.
Could ketamine therapy help veterans struggling with depression and PTSD?
Ketamine therapy offers a promising new treatment option for veterans struggling with Treatment Resistant Depression and PTSD when conventional antidepressants haven’t worked.
Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome: Considerations for Discontinuing Your Medication
Deciding to stop antidepressants is a deeply personal choice, influenced by factors such as current mood, past experiences with depression, and the support systems available. It's important to collaborate with your provider, weighing the pros and cons of discontinuation.
A Flourishing Journey: Beyond Medication at New York Integrative Psychiatry
While medication can be a valuable tool in mental health treatment, it's not the only path to well-being. At New York Integrative Psychiatry, we believe in exploring all avenues for healing, offering a comprehensive approach that goes beyond medication management. Let's delve into the diverse options we provide.